The kick drum is the foundation of much music, but without a solid foundation, the mix can fall apart. We get it… sometimes you have to work with bass samples that just don’t cut it. They may be squeezed to death, lacking fundamental frequencies, or simply sound weak and lifeless. This is where KickShaper comes to the rescue.
Whether you’re writing EDM, hip-hop, rock, or any other genre under the sun, KickShaper is here to make your beats stronger and sound better than ever before. We harness the power of advanced algorithms rigorously tested on thousands of bass guitar samples by award-winning audio engineer Emra Celik. With KickShaper you don’t just use a plugin; you’re tapping into the collective knowledge of top-notch sound design masters.
KickShaper is designed with YOU in mind, so your shots reach their maximum potential. The plugin delivers natural-sounding tails, crisp transients, and depth—all while maximizing the full dynamic range of the digital world. The streamlined interface and intuitive workflow mean you’ll create the perfect track in seconds, even if you’re new to mixing and mastering. It’s like having a professional-level studio engineer right next to you, polishing your mix to perfection.
Frequency Finder
Your journey begins here. With a simple press of the Finder button, KickShaper intelligently detects the dominant frequency of your kick, instantly identifying the ideal way to improve your tail. Of course, this can be adjusted manually if necessary. This ensures that the KickShaper’s processing always matches the musical key of your kick.
Deboom
The heart of the KickShaper is the Deboom watch face. If your drums have a ton of low end and struggle with distortion or overwhelm your mix, this feature is your savior. This is not just another low-pass filter or compressor. Instead, Deboom ingeniously shortens the wavelength of low frequencies, giving you punchy and impressive yet uncluttered hits. These basses will pair seamlessly with your awesome basslines and 808s. Your hits will no longer dominate the entire low-frequency spectrum; they will blend seamlessly with the rest of your track.
Tails
KickShaper boasts an exclusive approach to creating tails, which sets the plugin apart from simple subgenerators. This Tail module resonates with the filters, creating a frequency resonance that is completely free of unpleasant booming artifacts. By extracting sub-frequencies from the original kick and naturally harmonizing them, KickShaper tails integrate with your original kick, delivering a clear and coherent sound every time.
- Kick designer plugin with advanced features
- Unique processing modules
- Frequency finder
- Shape sculpting: Tail, Deboom, Thump & Click
- Tone frequency adjustment
- Enhancement features
- AB comparison & Undo / Redo
- Resizable interface
- Responsive & CPU friendly
- Genre- spanning factory presets
- Full PDF Manual & Tutorial video
